Andrew Thomas, BACP
Andrew Thomas is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people make sense of painful or unexpected life events.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Andrew
Andrew Thomas is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people make sense of painful or unexpected life events. He draws on different therapy methods to suit each person and focuses on practical ways to feel steadier. Andrew works with adults aged 18 and over and has five years of practice in the field.
He trained to an academic level in integrative counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
That means he follows the BACP code of ethics for professional practice. He explains things plainly and aims to help people understand what is happening in their bodies and minds when stress and anxiety rise. Andrew often uses ideas from attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology in sessions.
He can describe the window of tolerance and polyvagal theory in everyday terms and show how they relate to trauma, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. He mixes these perspectives with client-centred listening and cognitive strategies to address the issues someone brings. Typical concerns he helps with include anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, trauma, work-related stress, addictions and low self-esteem.
He also supports people facing relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, grief and changes in life circumstances. Sessions include talking therapies and some somatic-informed exercises to help regulate the nervous system. Andrew aims to agree goals together and adapt his approach as those goals change.
He works Monday to Friday and asks people to discuss preferred hours when they get in touch.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381472 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Andrew lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to help identify unhelpful thinking and test different responses. CBT is practical and skills-based, which suits worries like anxiety, low mood and work-related stress where small changes can make a difference.
Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a joint process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences, explain options in plain language and try different methods together to see what helps most. Clients shape the focus as therapy progresses and the plan is adjusted to individual needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone is useful if bandwidth is limited, live chat or text can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options help fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and make it simpler to keep regular sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and bereavement, low self-esteem, depression and career worries.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Andrew uses an integrative method, blending client-centred listening with attachment-based ideas, CBT techniques and somatic-informed work to help people manage emotions and reactions.
How long has he been practising counselling?
He has five years of counselling experience and has been working with trauma-informed ideas and neuroscience-informed methods during that time.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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